The second part of our Hall of Fame spotlight on Rodgers and Hammerstein details the phenomenal success Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had as partners after joining forces in 1943. Throughout their longer career in theatre, the set helped to start the careers of several now famous performers, dancers and musicians.

Narrator Wink Martindale interviewed the duo, who shared many details of their professional existence. Hammerstein reveals his method of composing and discusses his work on South Pacific, which broke fresh ground in musical theater. Rodgers clarifies how he uses the character types to understand the actual mood of the music should sound like.